Ethan Davis34 said:Just use a 1-5 scale then. Why bother with a ten-point range if you're only ever going to use three or four numbers? Stick to your own system and let's just have some peace in America.
That's a bit too narrow for me. I like having a wider spread—it helps me distinguish between the absolute masterpieces and the ones that are just "great" with a few flaws, or between total garbage and stuff that's trash but has one redeeming quality. Plus, IMDb uses a 10-point scale. And it's definitely not true that I only use a handful of ratings—for instance, Ben Affleck Hypnotic got a 5, Aftersun got a 1, Birdman got a 3, and so on.
I don't really get why everyone’s getting so worked up over these ratings. The review says what it says—the score is just there for show. Besides, it’s not like you guys haven't roasted me plenty of times before. Did you ever see me complaining when you forced me to sit through that tedious slog *Aftersun* with that actor Paul Mescal? There are plenty of other movies people hyped up here that I thought were total garbage, and vice versa. Everyone's got different tastes—and honestly, even the setting matters when you're watching.
So, what counts as a 10/10? For me, a 10/10 is a total knockout—a masterpiece that just leaves you breathless. A 9/10 is an excellent movie where I had one tiny gripe or just didn't hit that "wow" factor. 8s and 7s are solid films, just with a few more flaws. A 6 is basically just your average, watchable flick. Anything below that is either neglectable or barely worth the effort. Mind you, I almost never give a 1/10—well, except for that overrated trash *Aftersun* where I felt Paul Mescal totally pulled a fast one on me. That was the only time I've ever dropped a 1.
The movie looks incredibly realistic—if it weren't for Frances McDormand, I’d honestly think I was watching a documentary. But what does that matter if it's just boring? There's zero plot—I stepped out to hit the restroom, grabbed a snack in the kitchen, went back to my room to get my laptop, and realized I hadn't missed a single thing. I ended up fast-forwarding through quite a bit.
Frances is great, sure, but man—she always plays these exact same types of characters. This isn't exactly Oscar material to me.
It's watchable, but ultimately underwhelming and forgettable. 5/10
Really solid movie—the biggest wins for me were the costumes, the hair, and the soundtrack (they nailed that whole 60s vibe perfectly), plus those two lead actresses were fantastic. The story holds up well too, even if some of the plot twists were somewhat predictable. My only real gripe is that the last 40 minutes felt a bit dragged out and tedious—it definitely could've been trimmed down 8/10
Just finished watching everything by Shamaylan to complete his collection—pretty sure he’s the only director whose entire filmography I’ve actually sat through. Man, this could have been so much better. The concept is solid, but the execution? Not so much. There are some tense, interesting moments scattered in there, but the whole thing feels dragged out—way too much time spent in the hotel and just random nonsense at the beach. Throw in some dull dialogue and mediocre acting—honestly, the actress playing the mom was incredibly grating—and you've got it. It felt like Shamaylan picked the kid based on how much he looked like him rather than finding actors who actually fit the roles of his parents. Then we hit the plot twist, which I actually loved, but instead of wrapping things up, the movie just drags on until the "villains" finally get their 5/10
I’m probably going to be the odd one out here and leave a less-than-stellar review. Maybe my expectations were just too high? Or maybe it's because Guillermo del Toro has delivered so many much better projects in the past. I don't know. Visually, the movie is stunning—you can really see the effort put in and how Guillermo del Toro obsessed over every single little detail. That’s easily the film's biggest strength. But honestly? It drags, it's boring, and the ending is predictable (even if the ending is actually the best part). I don't think this is one that's going to stick with me. I know Guillermo del Toro can do better—take *Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark*, for instance; I still get chills thinking about that one 6/10 (actually, let's call it a 7, but since it's Guillermo del Toro, I'm being a bit tougher than usual)
I’m probably going to be the odd one out here by leaving a less-than-stellar review. Maybe my expectations were just too high? Or maybe it's because Del Toro has put out much better stuff in the past—I don't know. Visually, the movie is gorgeous; you can really tell how much effort he poured into it and how much attention he paid to every little detail. That’s easily its biggest strength. But honestly? It’s way too long, a bit of a slog, and the ending is totally predictable (though, ironically, the ending is the best part). I don't think this one is going to stick with me. I know Del Toro can do better—take Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, for instance. Even now, that one still gives me the creeps. 6/10
It’s kind of stuck in that middle ground—not exactly riveting, but not boring either. The acting is solid and the visuals look great, but honestly, everything is pretty predictable. You aren't missing out on anything if you skip this one. 6/10
I definitely need to remember this director's name and keep an eye on her future projects. Just so I don't accidentally sit through one of her films and die of pure boredom 🥱
placidsailor7 said:I honestly can't remember the last time I refreshed a single page this many times in a 24-hour window.🙂
It hasn't happened again—apparently, the issue was with MyDataKnox's hosting (which is where the Reddit site is hosted, right?) due to some hardware failure yesterday. It’s still a bit weird how much it hit the forum though, since they supposedly had everything back up within a few hours.
I heard that too. Though, mind you, some people were reporting that their own sites were working just fine.
And yeah, I lost count of how many times I hit refresh myself.🙏
I haven't actually seen the first one—tried once, but I ended up passing out—so I can't really compare them. This one started off great, but around the hour or hour-and-a-half mark, things felt pretty dragged out. That ending where they wreck the house? Total overkill. Even the plot twist was a bit much; it wasn't hard to guess the culprit, and the whole explanation felt kind of meh.
Half the cast is just uninspired and lacks charisma, but the other half is top-tier—really glad to see Edward Norton back on screen.
The Cameo appearances are spot on—Hugh Grant was great 🙏 I didn't even recognize Ethan Hawko 🙏 Then there's Angela Lansbury, which is her final film. My only gripe is they didn't have her play Jessica Fletcher—it would’ve been the perfect little nod if they’d thrown in a few more TV detectives like Monko or The Mentalist 🙂
It’s a watchable movie, but man, it had so much more potential. The plot was pretty dumb—though, let's be real, we all saw that coming—but it really lacked the humor needed to make it actually work. The cast was great (Ray Liotta 🙏 🙂 ), and the tension isn't half bad. I wouldn't say Banksville is the issue here, but the script definitely needed more teeth 6/10
Rachel Price75 said:My movie reviews after watching barely half a film are always totally realistic.
Maybe sometimes, but most of the time you can just tell where a movie is heading. Take that trash Aftersun—after maybe 15 minutes, you already know it’s going to be a slow burn with zero action and nothing worth sitting through. There's no harm in just turning it off—unless you're a naive sucker like me, struggling to finish it while hoping for some kind of wow moment (the only "wow" was how much of a stupid film it was)
Scarlett Johansson is easily the best Marilyn Monroe I've ever seen—she was just incredible:🙏
The movie itself? Honestly, it's a mess—too loud and way too long. Even though it clocks in at nearly three hours, nothing really lands; everything feels rushed and superficial.
Just finished this one. It’s a nice, emotional ride—funny at times, a bit slow at others. Definitely worth a watch, though it feels pretty middle-of-the-road overall. 7/10